HMCS ATHABASKAN dressed overall is secured astern of HMCS SACKVILLE, in celebration of the RCN Centennial celebrations in Halifax on 29 June 2010. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy David Bustin. (RTL-DB002)
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN
HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN underway in Halifax Harbour on 7 July 2003. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (100_1591)
HMCS SACKVILLE Sunrise
The rising sun silhouettes Canada’s Naval Memorial, HMCS SACKVILLE secured on Halifax’s waterfront at Sackville Landing on 5 September 2015. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL53510)
HMCS IROQUOIS
HMCS IROQUOIS passing the stern of HMCS SACKVILLE in Halifax harbour on 6 July 2012. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL64618)
Sea King over HMCS SACKVILLE
Sea King 414 flys past HMCS SACKVILLE in Halifax, NS during the Tall Ships Rendezvous for the Canada 150 Celebrations on 1 August 2017. Roger Litwiller Collection, Courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL13717)
Three Cheers
Three Cheers were given by the RCN sailors to outgoing Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, Commander Royal Canadian Navy. The Command Teams from several RCN ships cheer from HMCS SACKVILLE during the Change-of-Command Ceremony on 12 June 2019 at HMC Dockyard in Halifax. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02129)
HMCS SACKVILLE
HMCS SACKVILLE undergoing maintenance at her winter berth in HMCDockyard, Halifax on 10 May 2019. HMCS GOOSE BAY is astern alongside NB Jetty. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL00705)
Change of Command -Commander of the RCN
On 12 June 2018, Canada’s Navy appointed a new Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy during a historic Change of Command Ceremony in HMC Dockyard in Halifax. Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd stepped down to retirement and Vice-Admiral Art McDonald took over the RCN and became the 36th person to command Canada`s Navy since it`s inception in […]
HMCS IROQUOIS
HMCS IROQUOIS passing the stern of HMCS SACKVILLE on 6 July 2012 in Halifax harbour. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL64617)
HMCSships CHARLOTTETOWN and SACKVILLE
In a fitting tribute, HMCS MONTREAL sails past HMCS SACKVILLE, Canada’s last corvette from WWII and the Battle Of The Atlantic as the modern frigate proceeds through Halifax harbour for the at sea Battle of Atlantic Service on 1 May 2016. HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN is secured to the near jetty. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. […]